Submitted on Wednesday 14th May 2025
Rejected on Friday 30th May 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Grandfather existing applicants under 5-year ILR rules
With the release of the “Restoring Control Over Immigration” white paper, many UK residents are now facing uncertainty and unnecessary hardship due to extended ILR requirements. We urge the government not to apply these proposed rules to those on the current 5-year path.
We urge the government to consider applying a grandfather clause to legal residents on the current 5-year ILR path. Residents who began this path made life decisions based on existing rules. Changing requirements mid-way undermines trust despite compliance with current laws. Many affected individuals have lived, worked, paid taxes, and raised families in the UK for years. The UK has used grandfather clauses before to protect those affected by policy shifts.
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There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Keep the 5-Year ILR pathway for existing Skilled Worker visa holders
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727360
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